ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: BAKER, MARION Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Slidell, La. Died: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= BAKER, MARION January 19, 1927 - May 21, 2014 MARION BAKER, 87, of Slidell, LA, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, in Slidell. Mr. Baker was preceded in death by his brother: Edward Baker. He is survived by his wife: Andrea Baker; five children: Joseph Baker, Julie Sarpy (husband John), Russell Baker, Donald Baker, and James Baker; Four grandchildren: Angelo Chappetta, Chris Chappetta, Russell Baker II, and Nathan Baker; and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A native of Biloxi, Mississippi, Mr. Baker was a former resident of New Orleans, and a resident of Slidell, Louisiana for over thirty years. He was a former Merchant Marine and a World War II veteran, and an Eagle Scout. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at 11:00am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 400 Westchester Blvd, Slidell LA 70458. Visitation will begin at the church on Saturday beginning at 9:30am. Burial will be in Biloxi City Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America. Merchant Marine ===================